It might go without saying that buying something quality or expensive is miles better than buying cheap, especially when it comes to home essentials, but what are those reasons exactly? We live in a world where consuming and finding a bargain are more important than buying something of slightly higher quality. Whether we blame social media, the economy or businesses themselves for constantly pushing ads, emails and flyers through our doors explaining why we need new ones right now and how the cheaper options are just as good as the more expensive ones.
While let’s be real, some of the more affordable things, in general, can be of the same quality as those that are arguably more expensive, in some cases, quality isn’t skipped, and that is why they come with a more expensive price point.
There is a reason why some products are labelled as luxury and it’s because they are handled with time, care and provide a sense of luxury to every home. So you might wonder what exactly in the world of home essentials shouldn’t be skipped out on price. As someone who is moving into a brand new home, I feel equipped to give some personal perspective and advice so you can not only save more money but avoid the mistakes I made.
Why Exactly Should You Choose More Expensive Options?
There is some products that should never be skipped out on price and for the obvious reasons that cheaper products are made to a lower standard, whether it’s final touches, poor quality materials or just over durability. Therefore, skipping out on quality products due to the price means eventually you will have to replace the cheaper ones, which removes the whole notion that you want to save money.
There have been so many times I’ve tried to go for cheaper products but ended up having to replace them much sooner. A good example would be electrical, as you wouldn’t buy an unbranded tool because there is no reassurance that the product would last.
Home Essentials You Shouldn’t Skip On Quality
Hoover
Hoovers are the holy grail and are nowadays a pretty expensive product, and those with huge brand names, reliability and quality assurance tend to have a hefty price, but for good reason. Whether it’s a Dyson or Shark, you are met with guarantees, and once you buy it, you aren’t looking to replace it for years and years. Buying cheap will leave you with annoying wires and a high likelihood of replacing them within a year or two.
Duvets and Pillows
Cheap pillows and duvet covers made out of anything other than down are bound to get flat and lumpy over time. We have all seen and witnessed it and something like quality of sleep and saving a mere 10 to 20 pounds is simply not worth it. Investing in some quality duvets and pillows will ensure that you are sleeping soundly and aren’t looking to replace them for years to come.
Bedding
Cheap bedding can fool you into thinking it is of good quality until you put it on the spin cycle and here appear the bobbles. Expensive quality material bedding such as linen or even mulberry silk pillowcases, is said to be both grounding and getting better over time. While it’s an expensive item, it’s another reason you won’t have to replace it for years and years, maybe never.
Final Thoughts
These items, such as cushions from Camden and Co and Hoovers, are just a few you should spend that extra bit of money on and for good reason. You use them the most and they improve your quality of life. You should treat yourself to these things like you would with a nice pair of shoes or a holiday.